VSEPR

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What does VSEPR stand for?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

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What is the main principle of VSEPR theory?

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Molecules adopt shapes that minimize the repulsion between electron pairs.

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What molecular shape is associated with a bond angle of 109.5 degrees?

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Tetrahedral

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Which molecular shape has a bond angle of 120 degrees?

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Trigonal Planar

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What is the molecular shape of CH4 (methane)?

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Tetrahedral

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What is the molecular shape of CO2 (carbon dioxide)?

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Linear

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What is the molecular shape of BF3 (boron trifluoride)?

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Trigonal Planar

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What is the bond angle in a linear molecular shape?

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180 degrees

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What is the molecular shape of PH3 (phosphine)?

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Trigonal pyramidal

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What type of molecular geometry does H2O (water) have?

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Bent